B.E.S.T Innovation University (BESTIU), or by its full name Bharatiya Engineering Science and Technology Innovation University, is a private university located in Gownivaripaill, Gorantla in Andhra Pradesh, India.
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Other name | Bhartiya Engineering Science & Technology innovation university (BESTIU) |
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Type | State private university |
Established | 2019 |
Founder | Bharat Lal Meena |
Accreditation | UGC, NAAC |
Academic affiliation | AIU |
Chairman | Bharat Lal Meena |
Chancellor | Rupa Vasudevan |
Location | Gownivaripalli, Gorantla, Andhra Pradesh , India 14°45′58″N 77°36′04″E / 14.766°N 77.601°E |
Campus | Rural, 134 acres (54 ha) |
Website | bestiu |
It is recognized by University Grants Commission under Section 2(f) with the right to confer degrees as per Section 22(1) of the UGC Act, 1956.[1] It was established in 2019.
History
editBESTIU was established in 2019 under the Andhra Pradesh Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) (Amendment) Act, 2019[2] which was passed in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly in February 2019[3] and notified later that month.
Dr. S S Biligi - Until 14th June 2024.
P. Subrahmanya Yadapadithaya - From 15th June, 2024 - Currently
References
edit- ^ "Total No. of Universities in the Country as on 05.07.2019" (PDF). University Grants Commission (India). Retrieved 15 September 2019.
- ^ "Andhra Pradesh Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) (Amendment) Act, 2019" (PDF). Andhra Pradesh Gazette. 17 February 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
- ^ "Centre urged to extend benefitsto SCs converted to Christianity". The Hindu. 7 February 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
- ^ "Leadership Team". bestiu.edu.in. Retrieved 2024-06-18.